dose
//doʊs//
Noun
doseSingular
dosesPlural
1
A measured quantity of a medicine or drug to be taken at one time.
Take one dose of this medicine after each meal.
2
An amount of something likened to medicine, especially something unpleasant or difficult to experience.
The team received a healthy dose of criticism after their poor performance.
3
A quantity of radiation absorbed by a person or thing.
The workers were exposed to a high dose of radiation during the accident.
Verb
doseInfinitive
dosePresent tense
dosedPast tense
dosedPast participle
dosingPresent participle
dosesThird-person singular
1
To administer a dose of medicine or a drug to someone.
The nurse dosed the patient with painkillers.
2
To add a substance to something, especially food or drink.
Someone dosed the coffee with a sleeping pill.